Letting Property in Chelmsford

An Owen Lyons FAQ on Chelmsford Lettings

What makes renting in Chelmsford so desirable?

Only half an hour's travel from London Liverpool Street, renting in Chelmsford is ideal for commuters.
Rental values in Chelmsford are lower than in London, despite it being more easily reachable than many inner-city neighbourhoods.
A cosmpoplitan backdrop with international cuisine, bars, leisure facilities and major shopping centres.
Excellent schooling (to the point where families move here just for the schools) makes Chelmsford letting an ideal option for families.

I want to rent in Chelmsford. What price range can Owen Lyons cater for?

We have properties to let from £400 to £2500 pcm.

Which are the most affluent areas to let in Chelmsford?

Beulieu Park, Chancellor Park and Old Moulsham represent the high end of the scale.

Which are the most reasonably priced areas for a Chelmsford letting?

Springfield, Melborne, Tile Kiln, Great Baddow, Newlands Spring and Broomfield all provide pleasant and convenient locales for those on a tighter budget.

Why makes Owen Lyons so great for renting property in Chelmsford?

Our expertise and local knowledge, our detailed brochures and the way in which we build relationships with our landlords. We are happy to assist tenants whose circumstances may not be straightforward, such as those on Housing Benefit.

What are the advantages of letting over buying?

The market has not yet recovered back to its current levels, therefore renting can bring an income in to cover the mortgage whilst the property value increases to the point where there is adequate equity to enable one to sell.
If owners are going abroad for 6 months or a year, renting can enable the mortgage to be covered (and even bring in additional income) during this period, plus the house is lived in and not left empty.
Some owners relocate for a short while and will rent out their own property to cover the rent they have to pay for their relocation.
The long term benefits: investors rent long term to top up come when retired, so forming part of their pension portfolio